Military couple join forces as HR team at Visiting Angels of South Elgin

Posted by rkielar, Community Contributor

Sara and Jay George of Visiting Angels of South Elgin.

Sara and Jay George of Visiting Angels of South Elgin. (Posted by rkielar, Community Contributor)

Community Contributor rkielar

South Elgin, IL - Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services of South Elgin announces military veterans, Jay and Sara George as their new HR Recruitment and Retention Specialist team. Sara George, a US Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class and her husband, Jay George, retired US Army Colonel, have joined forces and combined their years of professional expertise in their Human Resources roles at Visiting Angels of South Elgin.

The couple moved to Elgin after living in Hawaii over 7 years. "It may sound strange, but we both felt a call to move to Illinois," said Sara. "We kept hearing the word "Chicago" and decided to pay attention. We landed in Elgin, and God has been orchestrating every step of our lives since we moved here."

"Sara's background in Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Jay's dynamic leadership skills is a perfect match for our agency," said Arlene Petersen, owner of the South Elgin office. "Their skills far surpass our expectations and will allow us to navigate the changing tide in the homecare field, specifically when it comes to hiring quality caregivers to join our team."

Jay's distinguished 30 plus military and civilian career is comprised of executive level experience, assisting organizations with over 5000 personnel, overseeing programs for over 26,000 personnel, and training for over 14,000 clientele. As a commanding officer, he is a proven military leader and has led large scale operations worldwide. Most recently, he has shifted careers by assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sara has served in the US Navy over 13 consecutive years as a leading Petty Officer, Hospital Corpsman, and Navy Recruiter. Her HR and recruitment experience is a welcomed asset to Visiting Angels as she works to grow the Visiting Angels caregiver and CNA team. Sara's prior experience includes culinary skills, working as a missionary team leader, and substitute teacher at Harvest Christian Academy. "Sara and Jay are a perfect combination to lead as an Human Resources team," said Arlene. "Their strength's complement each other, and their desire to serve people resonates loudly with our core values. We are thrilled to have them here."

Visiting Angels of South Elgin, a respected homecare agency serving the senior community for 14 years. They provide in-home, custodial care to seniors in the greater Kane county and neighboring areas. If you would like to explore a career path with Visiting Angels, Sara can be reached at 847-429-0100.

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